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Phillies Make $800,000 Announcement During Win Over Cubs

Phillies Make $800,000 Announcement During Win Over Cubs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As it turns out, Brandon Marsh and the Philadelphia Phillies weren't the only ones celebrating at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night. Advertisement Midway through a 4-3, 11-inning win over the Chicago Cubs, the Phillies announced they'd raised over $800,000 on ALS Night. The Phillies thanked Asplundh, a Pennsylvania-based environmental services company, for their help. Asplundh donated $365,000 in honor of former executive Scott Asplundh, who is battling ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. 'Tonight's event was about giving hope to the brave individuals and their families who are affected by ALS,' Phillies owner John Middleton said. Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh celebrates with teammates after hitting an 11th-inning single to beat the Cubs 4-3 on June 10, Ross-Imagn Images 'We thank our fans, and especially Asplundh, for all their support as we aim to find a cure for this terrible disease,' Middleton added. Advertisement The Phillies announced that they've raised nearly $24 million to fight ALS since 1984. Major League Baseball celebrated Lou Gehrig Day on June 2, the 84th anniversary of Gehrig's passing. On the field, the Phillies gave those in attendance — including an 'ALS Lineup of Courage' featuring those affected by the disease — a night to remember. Down 3-2 in the 11th, the Phillies tied the game on a single by J.T. Realmuto. Bryson Stott legged out a bunt single, and rookie third baseman Otto Kemp completed a three-hit night with a bunt single of his own, loading the bases. That set the stage for Marsh's walk-off single. The slumping Marsh went 2-for-3 off the bench and ended the Phillies' five-game losing streak. Related: Phillies Suggested to Make 'Extreme' Brandon Marsh Move Amid Losing Streak Related: Trade Idea Swaps Phillies' Andrew Painter for $3.85 Million Outfielder This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.